Linwood: Jersey Baptist gears up for homecoming

By Connie McBrideCorrespondent

Published: Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 12:32 p.m.

Summer has finally found its way to the Linwood area as everyone gears up for graduations, vacations and special patriotic celebrations. The activities are still plentiful so mark the calendar for the ones you would like to attend.

Jersey Baptist Church invites you to join them as they celebrate homecoming on May 26. There will be a luncheon on the grounds following the service.

All graduates of high school and college will be honored in a special service on June 2. If your son or daughter is graduating, call the church office at 357-2721 and give the office your child's name.

Yard sale set got June 1

Cotton Grove United Methodist Church will host a church yard sale on June 1. There will be spaces for rent and anyone needing more information can call Connie Snyder at 798-5967.

Cotton Grove would like to thank the community for their support of the poor man's supper. Without you we would not experience the success of this program. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Bible study continues at Linwood UMC

Linwood United Methodist Church will continue its Andy Griffith Bible Study at 3 p.m. Sunday and May 26.

Calvary Family Worship Center will have One Harvest Food Distribution from noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Join Calvary Family Worship Center as they help in protecting the community at a Community Watch meeting beginning at 7 p.m. May 20. Everyone welcome to attend.

Its Spring Fling time at Calvary Family from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 25. There will be biscuits available as the yard sale begins and barbecued chicken plates for purchase beginning at 11 a.m.

Special event set at Baptist church

New Testament Baptist Church invites you to join them and the Tony Rickard Family, Sunday evening May 19. Everyone welcome to attend.

Boosters will meet

Southwood/Southmont Boosters Club will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linwood Community Center.

One last dance of the school year will be held at Southwood Elementary School from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday. The cost is $5 per person and we would like to see you there.

Fall sign-ups begin from 2-4 p.m. July 21 and 28 for all fall sports. We encourage anyone who has a child that would like to participate in any fall sports to come see the improvements we are making to help our children excel in the sport of their choice.

Parting thought

Life's successes are made from the attempts taken to reach the greatest of goals. Keep reaching and never give up. Until next time, keep the news coming. Call 409-8671.

<p>Summer has finally found its way to the Linwood area as everyone gears up for graduations, vacations and special patriotic celebrations. The activities are still plentiful so mark the calendar for the ones you would like to attend.</p><p>Jersey Baptist Church invites you to join them as they celebrate homecoming on May 26. There will be a luncheon on the grounds following the service. </p><p>All graduates of high school and college will be honored in a special service on June 2. If your son or daughter is graduating, call the church office at 357-2721 and give the office your child's name.</p><p><B>Yard sale set got June 1</B></p><p>Cotton Grove United Methodist Church will host a church yard sale on June 1. There will be spaces for rent and anyone needing more information can call Connie Snyder at 798-5967.</p><p>Cotton Grove would like to thank the community for their support of the poor man's supper. Without you we would not experience the success of this program. We look forward to seeing you in September.</p><p><B>Bible study continues at Linwood UMC</B></p><p>Linwood United Methodist Church will continue its Andy Griffith Bible Study at 3 p.m. Sunday and May 26.</p><p>Calvary Family Worship Center will have One Harvest Food Distribution from noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the church.</p><p>Join Calvary Family Worship Center as they help in protecting the community at a Community Watch meeting beginning at 7 p.m. May 20. Everyone welcome to attend.</p><p>Its Spring Fling time at Calvary Family from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 25. There will be biscuits available as the yard sale begins and barbecued chicken plates for purchase beginning at 11 a.m. </p><p><B>Special event set at Baptist church</B></p><p>New Testament Baptist Church invites you to join them and the Tony Rickard Family, Sunday evening May 19. Everyone welcome to attend.</p><p><B>Boosters will meet</B></p><p>Southwood/Southmont Boosters Club will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linwood Community Center.</p><p>One last dance of the school year will be held at Southwood Elementary School from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday. The cost is $5 per person and we would like to see you there.</p><p>Fall sign-ups begin from 2-4 p.m. July 21 and 28 for all fall sports. We encourage anyone who has a child that would like to participate in any fall sports to come see the improvements we are making to help our children excel in the sport of their choice.</p><p><B>Parting thought</B></p><p>Life's successes are made from the attempts taken to reach the greatest of goals. Keep reaching and never give up. Until next time, keep the news coming. Call 409-8671.</p>